Children across Manchester will be offered free lunches and activities over Easter. The programme will be held at schools, youth centres and parks.
Kids will be able to participate in a variety of activities ranging from sports and adventure play to the arts and well-being activities. READ MORE: Historic property in hospital grounds to be demolished for housing as it's 'falling down anyway' A range of healthy foods and drinks will be provided to keep children full of energy and goodness while participating in tiring but fun activities.
According to Manchester City Council, there are 34,000 - around 42% of children and young children - who receive a form of benefit for free school meals in the city.
The activity programme is hoping to improve the general health and well-being of young people around Manchester by giving them activities to do over Easter instead of staying indoors.
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